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Lecci walks
Walk and then swim in the Osu
Visorando Member
5.61 mi
+358 ft
-361 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from San-Gavino-di-Carbini (Corse-du-Sud)
Come and discover a swimming spot in the Osu river after an hour's walk.
You can jump off the rock into a natural pool two to three metres deep.
Punta d'Arasu from San Ciprianu
3.21 mi
+184 ft
-167 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Lecci (Corse-du-Sud)
Walk along San Ciprianu Beach with the climb up to Punta d'Arasu.
This walk takes you along the beach side of the lagoon called the lido to Punta d'Arasu, returning via the marshes.
The Cavu Valley
6.49 mi
+1,430 ft
-1,430 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Zonza (Corse-du-Sud)
The Cavu Valley is characterised by natural pools and large slabs of bleached granite with rounded shapes along its course.
The hike follows the river before climbing through the scrubland along a discreet path leading to a first viewpoint (401m) and then a second (509m), offering panoramic views over the Cavu and the mountainous cirque at the bottom of the valley dominated by Punta de Quercitello (1461m). To the east, Pinarello Bay beckons.
Cavu Valley - Mandria - Oriu Carbunari
4.42 mi
+1,726 ft
-1,703 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Zonza (Corse-du-Sud)
A hike through scrubland and undergrowth on a properly marked trail, steep in places.
Same starting point as the "La Vallée du Cavu" hike suggested on Visorando, but avoids the entire second part on the track.
Sainte-Lucie River and Cavu pools
7.13 mi
+961 ft
-942 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Zonza (Corse-du-Sud)
This hike starts in the same way as the one described under no. 4375623, from which I have taken the opening paragraphs, but returns via a different route, including a section of water hiking, and ends at the three pools, which avoids the need to go back and forth as on the original route we had chosen.
Castellu d'Arraggio
0.73 mi
+472 ft
-472 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from San-Gavino-di-Carbini (Corse-du-Sud)
A short climb to a megalithic site in very good condition. For lovers of prehistoric remains, with the added bonus of a superb view of the Gulf of Porto-Vecchio.
The Cavu pools and the Sainte-Lucie stream
5.58 mi
+843 ft
-837 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Zonza (Corse-du-Sud)
Walk and swim in the beautiful pools of Cavu.
The Brèche du Carciara... and a little further
9.33 mi
+2,661 ft
-2,631 ft
6h 35
Very difficult
Departure from Zonza (Corse-du-Sud)
A hike towards the Brèche du Carciara, and a little further, amidst a landscape of rocky chaos and numerous magnificent waterfalls and crystal-clear pools! The final section requires climbing metal rungs, scaling a rope ladder and ascending with the aid of a cable (but without additional equipment), which may put some people off. Furthermore, many sections involve walking over rocks and can therefore be very tricky.
The ruins of the abandoned village of Pruna from the Piccovaggia road
1.70 mi
+525 ft
-525 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Porto-Vecchio (Corse-du-Sud)
A short walk to the abandoned village of Pruna. The highlight is undoubtedly the 180° view of the mouth of the Gulf of Porto Vecchio and the tip of San Ciprianu, just opposite.
Luviu sheepfolds and Monte Calva from the Illarata pass
6.65 mi
+1,752 ft
-1,736 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Zonza (Corse-du-Sud)
In Alta Rocca, in the Ospédale forest, a beautiful hike leads first along a shaded path to the Luviu sheepfolds in a beautiful clearing. From Monte Calva, after a short climb, there is a magnificent view of both sides of the island, to the south and the bay of Porto-Vecchio. At the Col d'Illarata (start and finish), to the west, the beautiful summit of the Pointe du Diamant (1,227 m) is clearly visible.
The Piscia di Gallu waterfall
2.88 mi
+338 ft
-331 ft
1h 35
Moderate
Departure from San-Gavino-di-Carbini (Corse-du-Sud)
In French, cascade du pin, this is one of the seven wonders of the Alta Rocca. It's a truly beautiful 70-metre waterfall.
The Punta di a Vacca Morta loop
3.53 mi
+978 ft
-961 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Porto-Vecchio (Corse-du-Sud)
The 360° views from the summit over the bay of Porto-Vecchio, the Ospedale dam and the Alta Rocca are well worth the final climb, which is short but quite tough.
The loop starts near the Cartalavonu lodge, Le Refuge.
Fumicosa Pass or Bocca di Fumicosa
4.30 mi
+1,198 ft
-1,194 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Zonza (Corse-du-Sud)
This is a hike off the beaten track where you are unlikely to meet many other walkers.
The name Fumicosa in the Corsican language evokes a smoky place, a metaphor here for a place where fog is quite common.
In Alta Rocca, around Zonza and Quenza
9.14 mi
+1,755 ft
-1,772 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Zonza (Corse-du-Sud)
A beautiful walk in the Alta Rocca, following shaded paths cooled by the proximity of numerous streams. You also pass through the village of Quenza, where you can stop for a bite to eat. Best done in mid-season or even in summer when it is very hot.
I have been informed (September 2024) that the walk now starts from the restaurant La Ferme A Stadda, just below Zonza, 200 metres below point no. 1.
Col de Bavella: "U Cumpuleddu" (The Bomb Hole)
Local authority
3.54 mi
+643 ft
-663 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Quenza (Corse-du-Sud)
This hike will take you to "U Cumpuleddu", more commonly known as "Trou de la Bombe" (Bomb Hole), a geological formation caused by erosion. The route also offers beautiful views of the Aiguilles de Bavella mountain range. Much of the hike takes place under the cover of Laricio pine trees.
Tour of the Aiguilles de Bavella
6.82 mi
+2,841 ft
-2,854 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Quenza (Corse-du-Sud)
A sublime hike around the Aiguilles de Bavella.
A long and demanding hike (see practical information).
Bavella - Velaco - Promontoire - Bavella loop
4.85 mi
+1,631 ft
-1,647 ft
3h 40
Difficult
Departure from Quenza (Corse-du-Sud)
This loop allows you to visit the various remarkable points of the southern Bavella massif (Velacu massif), including Punta Velacu, the Promontory, the Campanile de Sainte-Lucie, the tafonu di u Cumpuleddu (incorrectly called "trou de la bombe" or "bomb hole"), the belvedere and the chapel, through the forest and rocky peaks. Magnificent views of the ravines of Punta Velacu and Calanca Murata, all with less than 500 m of elevation gain.
The Bitalza Sheepfolds at the start of the Col de Colombanu
6.62 mi
+2,388 ft
-2,388 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Sotta (Corse-du-Sud)
This fairly challenging but well-shaded walk offers magnificent views of the Gulf of Porto-Vecchio and the Sotta Valley. The sheepfolds at Bitalza are well worth a visit.